Dietary Aid - DA#01


Healthcare - NYC - New York, NY
New York, New York
Locations: New York, Brookhaven, Hempstead, Yonkers
Posted On: March 19, 2026
Last Day to Apply: April 02, 2026
Pay: $31.00 per hour

Job Title: Dietary Aid
Location: New York, NY 10065
Job Type: Contract (13 Weeks)
Pay Rate: $31/hour

Schedule Details

  • Shift: Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week (7.5 hours each)

  • Pattern: Alternating 2 days/week and 3 days/week

  • Weekend Rotation: Required

  • Additional PRN Shifts:

    • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    • 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM


Position Overview

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Dietary Aid to support NICU and pediatric patient populations in a hospital setting. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong foundation in nutrition services and a passion for delivering safe, accurate, and patient-centered dietary care.


Key Responsibilities

  • Support nutrition care for NICU and pediatric patients

  • Assist with meal planning, preparation, and distribution in accordance with dietary guidelines

  • Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards

  • Accurately document dietary information using electronic systems

  • Communicate effectively with clinical staff and dietary team members

  • Maintain high standards of patient service and safety

  • Perform basic calculations related to nutrition and dietary requirements


Required Qualifications

Education:

  • Associate Degree in a related field – Required

Certification:

  • Food Safety Certification – Required

Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year of dietetic or dietary services experience – Preferred

Skills:

  • Strong computer proficiency

  • Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills

  • Solid math and problem-solving abilities

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment


Vaccination Requirements

  • COVID-19 Vaccine – Required (Medical Exemptions Only)

  • Flu Vaccine – Required (Medical/Religious Exemptions or Declinations Allowed)


Work Environment

  • Hospital-based Dietary Services department

  • Focus on NICU and pediatric nutrition care

  • Collaborative, patient-centered setting

For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront. 

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